r/leangains

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About r/leangains

LeanGains is a specific program based on Martin Berkhan's methodology of lifting heavy weights reverse pyramid style, focusing on protein as the main macro-nutrient, and intermittent fasting (IF). It is body recomposition - losing fat and gaining muscle/strength the most effective way.

The community at a glance

r/leangains is a Subreddit for Bodybuilders with roughly 305K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Bodybuilding communities list.

Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Cut, and Lean. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention protein powder.

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305K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +4.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2023: 12K members
  • 2024: 10K members
  • 2025: 11K members
  • 2026: 9K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 826 members
  • Oct: 394 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 863 members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 951 members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 862 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Need help building a high-protein diet for fat loss + muscle gain on a tight budget (19M, skinny fat)
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Need help building a high-protein diet for fat loss + muscle gain on a tight budget (19M, skinny fat)
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    36 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    36
  • Cut
    26 posts in the past month
    1. On a cut losing strength and energy fast
    #2
    Cut
    On a cut losing strength and energy fast
    26
  • Lean
    24 posts in the past month
    1. How to gain lean muscle and weight?
    #3
    Lean
    How to gain lean muscle and weight?
    24
  • Workout
    22 posts in the past month
    1. How to gain lean muscle and weight?
    2. Recurring injuries completely changed the way I train
    #4
    Workout
    How to gain lean muscle and weight? · Recurring injuries completely changed the way I train
    22
  • Cutting
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Cutting
    22

Flair

  • LG Question / Help
    79 posts in the past month
    1. Fitness influencers eating 1,400 calories while “building muscle and staying lean” is really messing with my head
    2. what supplements actually help with building lean muscle?
    3. Gained 4.3 kg in 10 days after increasing from 1700 to 1900 kcal. I genuinely don’t understand what’s happening.
    #1
    LG Question / Help
    Fitness influencers eating 1,400 calories while “building muscle and staying lean” is really messing with my head · what supplements actually help with building lean muscle? · Gained 4.3 kg in 10 days after increasing from 1700 to 1900 kcal. I genuinely don’t understand what’s happening.
    79
  • LG Progress Report
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Been weighing my chicken cooked this whole time and nobody told me
    2. 1 Month 5 pounds of lean muscle (including cjc-1295/ipamorelin)
    3. Feeling scared and don’t know what to do now trying to being a proper lean bulk
    #2
    LG Progress Report
    Been weighing my chicken cooked this whole time and nobody told me · 1 Month 5 pounds of lean muscle (including cjc-1295/ipamorelin) · Feeling scared and don’t know what to do now trying to being a proper lean bulk
    4

Product recommendations

  • protein powder
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best protein powder flavor?
    2. I think my Optimum Nutrition protein powder is giving me or contributing to insulin resistance. Can anyone recommend a protein powder without BCAAs? Should I stop using protein powder altogether? (Also concerned about my kidneys.)
    #1
    protein powder
    Best protein powder flavor? · I think my Optimum Nutrition protein powder is giving me or contributing to insulin resistance. Can anyone recommend a protein powder without BCAAs? Should I stop using protein powder altogether? (Also concerned about my kidneys.)
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/leangains for?
Best for Bodybuilders enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/leangains free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/leangains have?
Roughly 305K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/leangains on?
r/leangains runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/leangains cover?
On the Hive Index, r/leangains is organized under Bodybuilders.
How do I join r/leangains?
You can join r/leangains by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Bodybuilding communities like?
Communities for bodybuilders and strength athletes at every level, from beginners learning the basics to competitive athletes prepping for shows. Discussion covers training splits, nutrition, supplementation, contest prep, and the science of hypertrophy.
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